"Boston Bruins "Call-ups are fighting tooth and nail, and I feel like I've been fighting tooth and nail for four years to be here." Alex Steeves' belief in himself never wavered, even if that confidence wasn't reflected on the scoresheet. "I've always, as a player, told myself that if you are getting the chances, it's going to come," Steeves said on Long Island last week."
"The 25-year-old forward - a Minnesota-born product who spent part of his childhood in New Hampshire - had accomplished plenty both in the collegiate ranks and in the AHL prior to this season. But a legitimate shot at hockey's highest level eluded Steeves after turning pro with Toronto in March 2021. When Steeves put pen to paper on a one-year, $850,000 contract with Boston in July,"
Alex Steeves persisted through limited NHL opportunities after turning professional, leading the Toronto Marlies in goals (105) and points (216) while appearing in just 14 games with the Maple Leafs. He signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with Boston and answered an early-season call-up amid injuries by becoming a dependable option for coach Marco Sturm. Steeves has contributed as both a fourth-line energizer and a top-six scorer, recording five goals and six points in five games. He added two first-period points in a 5-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues, providing needed scoring depth.
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